The Fever was written and first performed by Wallace Shawn. (probably most recognized for his role as Vizzini in The Princess Bride; you know, the gnomey guy who said “inconceivable” all the time) He first performed the monologue in the Manhattan living rooms of his affluent friends as a challenge to their (and his) comfortable lives […]
Archives for July 10, 2014
Little Trouble in Big China: A Fringe Peek at Mandarin Orange
Kate Robards is blonde and white, and she is about to play some Chinese people. Should we be worried? “No!” she says. “It’s not that kind of show. And it’s embarrassing for a whole bunch of other reasons instead.” In her solo show Mandarin Orange, which premieres at Fringe this month, Kate details the strange […]
Capital Fringe opens today, without 3 shows
With 161 performances and events this year, this year’s Capital Fringe Festival is the biggest yet to be produced and the most adventurous. Added to the roster of theatrical performances are music and shows created for a specific location: (for example, dancers will appear at Dupont Circle (The Circle2) and two Brookland hair salons (Installment […]
Brad Hathaway’s final Theatre Shelf
For over four years, this column has brought you reviews of theater-related CDs, DVDs and Books that you might want to have on your very own theater shelves. It has been a pleasure as well as an honor to be your source for information on both the obvious new releases and the more obscure items […]